Afghanistan batsman Shapoor Zadran (L) celebrates with teammate Hamid Hassan (R) after hitting the winning runs to defeat Scotland.
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Afghanistan made a mess of their 211-run chase against Scotland but managed to scamper home in the final over for what was their maiden win in World Cups. Here are the top three World Cup headlines of Thursday (February 26):
Afghanistan beat Scotland by a wicket
A valiant knock from Samiullah Shenwari (96) inspired Afghanistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory against Scotland in a World Cup Pool A game at the University Oval. (Read more )
Tim Southee in injury scare
In-form New Zealand spearhead Tim Southee suffered a shoulder injury but team management said he would be fit for Saturday's all-important World Cup game against Australia in Auckland. (Read more )
South Africa ready for West Indies challenge
Skipper AB de Villiers says the West Indies will crumble if South Africa apply the right pressure in their crunch World Cup Pool B game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. (Read more )
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